Technician, Scrub OR (Certified) - Surgical Services - Elmer - Full Time - Days

Inspira Health; Elmer (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health in New Jersey seeks an Operating Room Scrub Technician to support safe, high-quality surgical care. Under the direction of RNs and surgeons, you will prepare the OR, maintain the sterile field, and hand instruments during procedures.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, infection prevention, and adherence to hospital policies while anticipating the needs of the surgical team across all specialties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed accredited surgical technology program with required hours.
• Prior scrub tech experience in OR preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile field maintenance, and OR protocols.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon and procedural needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and maintain a sterile field.
• Provide instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Assist with surgical counts, specimen handling, patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Support the surgical team per aseptic standards.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical instrumentation

Team communication

Patient safety focus

Anticipate procedural needs

Education

High School diploma

Accredited surgical technology program

CST certification

BLS certification

Job description

MAJOR FUNCTION:

The Operating Room Scrub Technician is a key member of the perioperative team who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and surgeon to support safe, high quality surgical care. The Scrub Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining the sterile field, and providing instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. This role requires adherence to aseptic technique, infection prevention standards, and established surgical policies while anticipating the needs of the surgical team across all phases of the operative process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology program and associated hours.
• Previous experience of functioning as a Scrub Technician in an Operating Room setting preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile field maintenance, surgical instrumentation, and operating room protocols
• Ability to anticipate surgeon and procedural needs across a variety of surgical specialties
• Experience assisting with surgical counts, specimen handling, patient positioning, prepping, and draping
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to support patient safety.

Certification/Licensure:

• CST certification required.
• BLS required.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting F Standing F Sitting F
• Lifting 20-50lbs F Climbing O Kneeling O
• Lifting>50lbs O Crouching O Reaching F
• Carrying F Hearing C Walking F
• Pushing F Talking C Vision C

Environmental Conditions:

• Noise F Varied Temperatures O Cleaning Agents O
• Noxious odors O Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment F